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A survey recorded the measurement of a field book using XY = 400m as the base line as shown below.

A survey recorded the measurement of a field book using XY = 400m as the base line as shown below.

Find the area of the field in hectares.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 6, 2019 at 08:19

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